A Brighter Summer Day(1991)
A boy experiences first love, friendships and injustices growing up in 1960s Taiwan.
Movie: A Brighter Summer Day
Top 10 Billed Cast
Xiao Si'r
Ming
Father
Mother
Eldest Sister
Elder Brother
Middle Sister
Ma
Cat
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